Portal:New York (state)/Did you know

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The lift bridge in Fairport, New York

• ...that the Staten Island Light was designated as a 'New York City Landmark' in 1968 and still remains a valuable aid to navigation for all ships entering the Ambrose Channel in Lower New York Bay?
• ...that Fairport, New York was named as one of the Top 100 Places to Live in America by Money Magazine?
• ...that Buffalo, New York is the current economic and cultural center of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area?

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A depiction of the Catskill Mountain House in 1856

• ...that the One HSBC Center in Buffalo, New York was formerly known as the Marine Midland Center, but changed its name when HSBC rebranded the bank to HSBC Bank USA?
• ...that 1 William Street was designated as a New York landmark in 1996 by the New York City Landmark's Preservation Commission?
• ...that the former Catskill Mountain House was visited by three U.S Presidents; U.S. Grant, Chester A. Arthur and Theodore Roosevelt?

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Officers of the New York City Police Department.

• ...that in 1813, British forces set up a camp on the land of Richard Beasley, causing considerable damage to his property?
• ...that the Ma-Yi Theater Company had not intended for it to be started as an Asian American theatre, but it eventually remained so after its first plays were Filipino and Filipino-American?
• ...that the New York City Police Department, which was established in 1845, is the current largest police force in North America?

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Al Smith, 42nd Governor of New York

• ...that the Trolley Museum of New York had no permanent home during the early years after its founding in 1955?
• ...that Al Smith was the first Roman Catholic and Irish American to run for President as a major party nominee?
• ...that the Brooklyn–Battery Tunnel, toll road in New York City is the longest underwater vehicular tunnel in North America at 9,117 feet?

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Did you know?

• ...that the Howland Hook Marine Terminal in Staten Island is one of the largest container port facilities within New York City?
• ...that Erie Community College, a two year community college is the fourth largest community college within New York?
• ...that Love Canal, a neighborhood in Niagara Falls, became the subject of controversy after the discovery of toxic waste buried beneath the ground?

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• ...that after the September 11, 2001 attacks, the 69th Regiment Armory served as a center for counselling for victims of the attack and families?
• ...that local boxing events were held to raise funding for a trip for The Keltic Dreams, an Irish dancing group consisting of 7-11 year olds?
• ...that the New York State Council on the Arts was established in 1960 through a bill introduced in the New York State Legislature by New York State Senator MacNeil Mitchell?

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An artists depiction of the battle

• ...that contrary to some beliefs, the Battle of Plattsburgh was decided by the naval engagement and not other means?
• ...that Hawker v. New York is a law preventing convicted felons from practicing medicine, even when the felony conviction occurred before the law was enacted, as decided by the Supreme Court of the United States?
• ...that Representatives of the Albany Congress met on a daily basis between June 19 and July 11 to discuss better relations with the Indian tribes and common defensive measures against the French?

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Lake Placid, the New York village where the 1932 Olympics were held

• ...that the Marijuana Reform Party, founded in 1997 is a left-wing-progressive minor political party in New York, dedicated to the legalization of cannabis?
• ...that the 1932 Winter Olympics were intended to be held at Big Pines, California, but had to be held in Lake Placid due to poor snow conditions in Big Pines?
• ...that the Burt Flickinger Center was originally constructed for the 1993 World University Games, but is now used full-time by the Erie Community College?

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Tower number 16, preserved in Irvington

• ...that the Yonkers Chiefs, a former Basketball team based in Yonkers, only played once during the 1946/47 season?
• ...that the Croton Aqueduct was used as a water supply by several residents of Manhattan due to the lack of fresh water available on the island at the time?
• ...that despite intentions to open the Crouse College, Syracuse University as a women-only college, his son opened it as open to both genders after his father, John Crouse, died during its construction?

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Coney Island, as seen in the middle left of the image

• ...that the Adirondack Park Agency was created in an attempt to settle the dispute over whether wilderness within the site should be preserved, or be exploited for profit?
• ...that Same-sex marriage in New York became legal on July 24, 2011, under the Marriage Equality Act?
• ...that Coney Island in southern Brooklyn has a population of 60,000?